Resumés

Resumés

☛ Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) determines your job matching

• • PDF preferred over Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Word advantage over Google Docs
  • Key words matter

☛ Layout crucial to your personal brand

• • Use default Microsoft Word margins
  • Top 3rd resumé most important real estate, people scan in 5 seconds
  • Leave no date unturned, document month and year even if unemployed

☛ Font type matters for computer scanning and human readability

• • Sans serif font (Arial, Calibri) best for ATS
  • Bold face your headings and limit italics, no underlining
  • Colors discouraged, unless you’re graphic designer

Resumés